Banquet Prep Cook

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking hotel where you can thrive as a Banquet Prep Cook! This full-time position offers the chance to prepare delicious meals, ensuring exceptional service for guests. Enjoy a fun and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for cross-training in various roles within the hotel industry. With comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K match, you’ll feel valued and supported in your career. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference and grow professionally.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401K with Match

Quarterly Attendance Bonus

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Team Member Development

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation is essential.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Organize work area and minimize waste during food prep.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and workstations.

Skills

Cooking

Communication Skills

Dependability

Education

Previous experience as a cook

Job description

BANQUET PREP COOK $17/HR

QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE BONUS - 3%

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom in Kenosha is looking for a full time Banquet Prep Cook. Preparing great food for our guests is crucial to providing first class customer service. We offer flexible work schedules, and for those interested, cross-training in a variety of positions and the opportunity to learn the hotel industry.

Stella team members are passionate about their work and also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place To Work”. If you want to have fun, be valued, and make a difference, apply today!

As a Banquet Prep Cook on our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include:

• Work in designated station as set by Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef.
• Able to organize the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders.
• Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for guests.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods and report any incidents to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:

• Previous experience as a cook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependability and regular attendance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Why Work With Us at The Stella?

• Full Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long- Term Disability, Flex Spending, and more!
• 401K+ Match (up to 6%)
• 3% Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• 14.5 Days Earned Time & 9 1/2 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Reimbursement towards position related coursework
• Team Member Development & Training

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. Gorman is a trusted partner in the community, specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer